Kathleen McGovern

Olid, Cuthbert and Weir headline Scottish Women's Football Awards 2026 shortlist

Manchester United head coach Eva Olid, Chelsea midfielder Erin Cuthbert and Ballon d'Or nominee Caroline Weir are among the nominees for the Scottish Women's Football Awards 2026, with winners to be announced at Hampden Park on 28 November.

Lauren Davidson fills Caroline Weir void as Scotland edge past Czechs into Sweden tie

Lauren Davidson scored the equaliser as Scotland came from behind twice to beat Czech Republic 3-2 in the second leg of their Women's World Cup play-off, winning 5-2 on aggregate despite Caroline Weir pulling out injured in the warm-up. Scotland now face Sweden for a place at the 2027 World Cup in Brazil.

Scotland overturned a second-leg deficit to eliminate Czechia, while Wales completed a 4-0 aggregate win over Albania. Scotland will face Sweden and Wales will meet Norway for places at Brazil 2027.

Scotland recall Sam Kerr and Martha Thomas for Women's World Cup play-offs

Scotland head coach Melissa Andreatta has recalled Liverpool midfielder Sam Kerr and Newcastle United forward Martha Thomas for the Women's World Cup round-one play-off against Czech Republic, with the two-legged tie starting in Pardubice on 9 October before the return at St Mirren Park.